Our Communities
We believe that true hospitality goes beyond great hotels—it’s about building meaningful connections with the communities we serve.
From championing local creatives and biodynamic farmers to collaborating on conservation efforts and promoting cultural programs and global sustainability initiatives, these partnerships enhance our guest experience while driving sustainable growth.
Our goal is to ensure that each hotel not only reflects the unique character of its location but also actively contributes to the community’s vibrancy and long-term success.
Community Partners
Here are some of the local creators, cultural institutions, and sustainability advocates who help us connect our guests to the heart of each community.
Uncommon Art Residency
Created by EPHP co-founder Erik Warner, our residencies are dedicated spaces for creatives from across the country, built on the values of community, collaboration, and connection. Artists are free to explore their craft, with the only request being a community initiative that brings their work to life for locals. For the past seven years, contemporary artists, composers, musicians, playwrights, and artisans have been inspired here, sharing their unique talents and connecting deeply with the community.
The Independent Lodging Congress (ILC) is a hub for discovery, collaboration, and fresh ideas in the independent hospitality world. They bring together professionals centered on meaningful conversations with like-minded leaders. Their panels feature renowned industry experts alongside rising innovators, all dedicated to pushing the industry forward and shaping a better future for hospitality.
Slow Food in the Tetons strengthens the local and regional sustainable food economy by supporting producers, educating consumers, and connecting them through a shared commitment to good, clean, and fair food.
Center for the Arts Wyoming - Jackson-based arts organizations, artists, and concerned community members recognized that increasing rents and inadequate facilities threatened Jackson Hole’s local arts organizations.
Founded by Jackson, Wyoming artists Travis Walker and Tristan Greszko, Teton Artlab provides affordable studio and exhibition space for artists in one of the nation’s most expensive regions. Through our partnership with Teton Artlab, we proudly support talented artists in creating new work as part of our Uncommon Art Residencies. Teton Artlab also hosts a vibrant lineup of exhibitions, concerts, films, talks, workshops, and artist demonstrations, connecting global artistry with the local Jackson community.
Center for Responsible Hospitality envisions a future where responsible travel decisions and practices are not optional but the norm, fostering a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient hospitality industry while ensuring strong long-term business performance.
The North Fork Art Collective (NFAC) is a dynamic, community-driven space where working artists come together to collaborate and grow. Focused on fostering creativity across all mediums, ages, and skill levels, NFAC aims to inspire positive growth through the arts within our community. With a mission to bring new collaborative projects and ideas to life, they empower artists to share their creative gifts and make a meaningful impact locally.
Founded in 2016, the North Fork TV Festival curates independent pilots, hosts industry discussions and honors distinguished innovators. The festival also hosts an annual Independent TV Pilot and Script Competition, providing a platform for emerging creatives.